ai4bharat/Pralekha huggingface dataset:
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Sufficient stocks are available in central pool to meet the requirement of the country: Centre
Approx. 227 LMT of wheat and 205 LMT of rice available in the Central pool on October 1, 2022, well above the buffer norms
Sufficient stocks are available in central pool to meet the requirement of NFSA and other schemes of Govt. of India as well as for additional requirement of PMGKAY. As on 1st Oct, 2022 approximately 227 LMT of wheat and 205 LMT of rice are available in the Central pool which is well above the buffer norms / operational requirement.
Even after meeting the requirement of stocks under NFSA, Other welfare schemes as well as PMGKAY VII, as on 1st of April 2023 sufficient stock will be available under central pool which is over & above the buffer norms. It is estimated that as on 1st of April 2023, approximately 113 LMT wheat and 237 LMT rice will be available in the central pool after meeting all the requirements, against the buffer norms / operational requirement of 75 LMT of wheat and 136 LMT of rice.
Procurement of Kharif crop of Paddy in the current KMS 2022-23 has commenced. A quantity of around 58 LMT Paddy  have been procured up to 16.10.2022 which is higher as compared to the procurement during the corresponding period last year in KMS 2021-22. The rainfall condition this year has been fairly good in the country and the production of paddy is expected to remain normal.
For Kharif crop of current KMS 2022-23, a quantity of 771 LMT Paddy  has been estimated to be procured. With the inclusion of Rabi paddy, it is expected that around 900 LMT paddy will be procured during the entire KMS 2022-23.
Procurement of wheat would commence from April’ 2023. On account of fairly good rainfall condition in the country, it is expected that Wheat production and procurement in the next Rabi Season shall remain normal.
Considering high nutritional value of coarsegrains termed as “Nutri-cereals”, GOI has planned to procure 13.72 LMT during KMS 2022-23 under central pool against procurement of 6.30 LMT during KMS 2021-22.
To ameliorate the hardship faced by the poor due to economic disruption caused by COVID-19, Government of India has taken pro-poor initiatives and allocated free foodgrain to about 80 Crores people of the country under PMGKAY in addition to existing PDS and other welfares schemes. A total quantity of 1121 LMT foodgrains has been allocated under PMGKAY with an expected financial outlay of Rs. 3.91 lakh Crore. Such large release of foodgrains coupled with regulation of exports, has ensured that domestic price has largely remained stable compared to international price of these commodities.
Stock scenario is given as under:
Fig. in LMT
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Commodity
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Stock Position as on 1st Oct 22
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Buffer Norms as on 1st Oct 22
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Projected Stock Position as on 1st April 23
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Buffer Norms as on 1st April 23
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Wheat
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227
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205
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113
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75
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Rice
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205
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103
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237
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136
Ministry of Defence
INS NISHANK AND INS AKSHAY DECOMMISSIONED
Mumbai, 4 June 2022
Indian Navy Ships Nishank and Akshay were decommissioned on 03 June 2022 after rendering 32 years of glorious service to the nation. The decommissioning event was conducted at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai in a traditional ceremony wherein the national flag, the naval ensign and the decommissioning pennant of the two ships were lowered for the last time at sunset.
Chief guest for the function, Adm R Hari Kumar, CNS acknowledges the ceremonial guard of honour upon arrival
Adm R Hari Kumar, CNS addresses the gathering with the commanding officers of INS Nishank and INS Akshay
While INS Nishank was commissioned on 12 September 1989, INS Akshay was commissioned a year later on 10 December 1990 at Poti, Georgia. INS Nishank and INS Akshay were part of the 22 Missile Vessel Squadron and 23 Patrol Vessel Squadron respectively under the operational control of Flag Officer Commanding, Maharashtra Naval Area.
The naval ensign and decommissioning pennant of the two ships being lowered for the last time at sunset and handed over for preservation
The naval ensign and decommissioning pennant of the two ships being lowered for the last time at sunset and handed over for preservation
The naval ensign and decommissioning pennant of the two ships being lowered for the last time at sunset and handed over for preservation
The naval ensign and decommissioning pennant of the two ships being lowered for the last time at sunset and handed over for preservation
The naval ensign and decommissioning pennant of the two ships being lowered for the last time at sunset and handed over for preservation
The ships were in active naval service for more than 32 years and during their illustrious journeys, participated in several naval operations including Op Talwar during the Kargil War and Op Parakram in 2001.
Group photo of ex-commanding officers of INS Nishank
Group photo of ex-commanding officers of INS Akshay
Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff, was the Chief Guest for the function. Vice Admiral Ajendra Bahadur Singh, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command and Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Eastern Naval Command, were among the dignitaries present for the ceremony. Vice Admiral RK Pattnaik  and Vice Admiral SPS Cheema , the first Commanding Officers of INS Akshay and INS Nishank, were Guests of Honour for the event.
A miniature replica of INS Nishank being handed over by the last commanding officer Cdr Himanshu Kapil to the first commanding officer VAdm SPS Cheema in the presence of Adm R Hari Kumar, CNS
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Ministry of Defence
Successful Trials of 5.56 x 30 mm Joint Venture Protective Carbine 
Defence Research and Development Organsiation  designed 5.56x30 mm Protective Carbine has successfully undergone the final phase of User trials on 7th December 2020 meeting all the GSQR parameters. This has paved the way for induction into the services. This was the last leg of trials in a series of User trials which have been carried out in extreme temperature conditions in summer and high altitudes in winter. JVPC has successfully met the stringent performance criteria of reliability and accuracy in addition to quality trials conducted by DGQA.
JVPC is a Gas Operated Semi Bull-pup automatic weapon having more than 700 rpm rate of fire. The effective range of the carbine is more than 100 m and weighs about 3.0 kg with key features like high reliability, low recoil, retractable Butt, ergonomic design, single hand firing capability, and multiple Picatinny rails etc. These features make it a very potent weapon for Counter Insurgency /Counter Terrorism operations by security agencies.
The carbine has been designed as per Indian Army’s GSQR, by Armament Research and Development Establishment , a Pune based laboratory of DRDO. The Weapon is manufactured at Small Arms Factory, Kanpur while the Ammunition is manufactured at ammunition Factory, Kirkee Pune.
The weapon has already passed the MHA trials and procurement action is initiated by the CAPFs and various State Police organisations.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh had unveiled the 5.56 x 30 mm JVPC during DefExpo- 2020 at Lucknow.
Secretary DD R&D & Chairman DRDO Dr Satheesh Reddy has congratulated DRDO team, user team and all public and private agencies involved in manufacturing for successful reaching this milestone.
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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
MONITORING MECHANISM TO CONTROL QUALITY OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION
Various steps are taken by the Government to monitor and check the construction quality of National Highways . All NHs are constructed as per quality standards specified in the Ministry and Indian Roads Congress  specifications. This is ensured by appointment of consultants as Authority’s Engineer/ Independent Engineer for day-to-day supervision for implementation of quality assurance/control as specified in contract/ concession agreement. The sub- standard works found, if any, are got rectified and re-laid as per specifications.
Addressal of Complaints regarding quality of Construction Work on National Highways and corrective measures taken thereof is a continuous process. Officials of National Highways Authority of India, National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited, Border Roads Organisation, Public Works Departments/ Road Construction Departments/ Corporations of State Governments/ Union Territories undertake inspection and Contractors are directed to take necessary corrective measures to remove sub-standard works. In case of any defaults, actions against defaulting agencies are taken as per the provisions of agreements.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.
Ministry of Railways
The Steps Taken by Indian Railways to Dissuade People from Travelling Without Ticket
The steps taken by the Indian Railways to dissuade people from travelling without ticket are as under:-
i. Conducting of regular and surprise checks against ticketless travel, which are intensified during peak rush periods.
ii. Vigorous drives such as Ambush Checks, Fortress Checks are conducted in association with Railway Protection Force and Magistrates under the Action Plan framed by Railway Board.
iii. Intensive Check Posts have been set up at important stations of each division of Zonal Railways to curb ticketless travelling in unreserved segments.
iv. With a view to curbing entry of without ticket passengers in ticketed areas and to reduce ticketless travel, instructions have been issued for ensuring effective manning of all designated/functional gates at stations.
v. Travelling public are urged to avoid ticketless travel through publicity campaigns launched by Zonal Railways through posters/notices/ announcements at railway stations and advertisements in newspapers.
This Press Release is based on the information given by the Minister of State for Railways Shri Rajen Gohain in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha on 28.07.2017 .
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 110
India’s Cumulative Vaccination Coverage exceeds 16.24 Cr doses
More than 2.30 lakh beneficiaries of age group 18-44 Vaccinated in the last 24 hours
More than 18.9 lakh vaccine doses administered in the last 24 hours
The Liberalised and Accelerated Phase-3 Strategy of Covid-19 Vaccination has come into force from 1st May 2021. Registration for the newly eligible population groups has commenced on 28th April.
The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country stands at 16,24,30,828 as per the 8 pm provisional report today.
2,30,305 beneficiaries of the age group 18-44 years received their first dose of COVID vaccine today and cumulatively 9,02,731 across 12 States/UT. Table below shows the cumulative vaccine doses administered to 18-44 years age group till now.
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S. No.
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States
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Total
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1
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Chhattisgarh
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1,026
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2
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Delhi
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1,28,953
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3
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Gujarat
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1,96,856
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4
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Haryana
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1,23,384
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5
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Jammu & Kashmir
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16,016
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6
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Karnataka
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5,326
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7
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Maharashtra
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1,53,865
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8
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Odisha
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20,692
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9
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Punjab
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1,530
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10
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Rajasthan
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1,79,971
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11
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Tamil Nadu
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6,412
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12
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Uttar Pradesh
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68,700
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Total
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9,02,731
The total of 16,24,30,828 include 94,79,901 Healthcare Workers  who have taken the 1st dose and 63,52,975 HCWs who have taken the 2nd dose, 1,36,49,661 Frontline Workers  , 74,12,888 FLWs , and 9,02,731 for 18-44 years of age group . 5,37,95,272 for over 45 years old to 60 years old , 48,29,091 for over 45 years old to 60 years old , 5,31,09,064 for above 60 years  and 1,28,99,245 for above 60 years .
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HCWs
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FLWs
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Age Group 18-44 years
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Age Group 45-60 years
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Above 60 Years
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Total Achievement
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1st Dose
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2nd Dose
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1st Dose
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2nd Dose
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1st Dose
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1st Dose
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2nd Dose
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1st Dose
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2nd Dose
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1st Dose
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2nd Dose
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94,79,901
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63,52,975
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1,36,49,661
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74,12,888
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9,02,731
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5,37,95,272
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48,29,091
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5,31,09,064
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1,28,99,245
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13,09,36,629
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3,14,94,199
As on Day-110 of the vaccination drive , total 18,90,346 vaccine doses were given. 8,66,423 beneficiaries were vaccinated for 1st dose and 10,23,923 beneficiaries received 2nd dose of vaccine as per the provisional report. Final reports would be completed for the day by late tonight.
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Date: 5th May 2021 
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HCWs
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FLWs
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Age Group 18-44 years
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Age Group 45-60 years
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Above 60 Years
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Total Achievement
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1st Dose
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2nd Dose
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1st Dose
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2nd Dose
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1st Dose
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1st Dose
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2nd Dose
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1st Dose
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2nd Dose
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1st Dose
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2nd Dose
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16,917
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30,005
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83,672
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87,466
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2,30,305
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3,84,391
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4,07,614
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1,51,138
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4,98,838
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8,66,423
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10,23,923
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Education
Union Education Minister addresses 5th East Asia Summit Education Ministers’ Meeting
India is building global competencies to fulfill 21st century aspirations - Shri Dharmendra Pradhan
‘India is building global competencies to fulfill 21st century aspirations’, said Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister for Education and Skill Development at 5th East Asia Summit  Education Ministers Meeting. Shri Rajkumar Ranjan Singh, Minister of State for Education and senior officials of the Ministry also attended the meeting.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Pradhan reaffirmed India’s commitment foster long-term and mutually beneficial educational cooperation in sync with the complementarities outlined in the Manila Action Plan.
The Minister shared the objectives of India’s National Education Policy, including universalisation of education, ensuring equity, quality, affordability & flexibility, technology-based learning and several others which uphold the principles of the Manila Action Plan on Education.
Shri Pradhan spoke about the multi-modal digital interventions, like PM-eVidya, Swayam, Diksha, etc which ensured continuity of learning during the pandemic and also on the continuous efforts to ramp up the digital infrastructure to facilitate on demand learning and bridge the digital divide.
The Minister said that in line with the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, India remains committed to forge meaningful partnerships in making education and skills more inclusive, affordable, equitable, vibrant and aspirational.
Shri Pradhan also reaffirmed India’s support to strengthening research and academic collaborations, including in TVET, promoting student & academic exchanges for fulfilling aspirations of the students.
Prime Minister's Office
PM expresses grief over loss of lives due to road accident in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi expressed grief over the loss of lives due to the road accident in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "हिमाचल प्रदेश के मंडी में सड़क हादसे की खबर से अत्यंत दुख हुआ है। सरकार राहत और बचाव कार्य में जुटी हुई है। इस दुर्घटना में मृतकों के परिजनों के प्रति गहरी संवेदना प्रकट करता हूं और घायलों के जल्द स्वस्थ होने की कामना करता हूं।"
Ministry of Defence
CAS VISIT TO BANGLADESH
Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, PVSM AVSM VM ADC Chief of the Air Staff, embarked on an official goodwill visit to Bangladesh on 22 Feb 21 on an invitation from Air Chief Marshal Masihuzzaman Serniabat, BBP, OSP, ndu, psc Chief of Air Staff, Bangladesh Air Force . Chief of Air Staff Bangladesh recently represented his country at the Chiefs’ of Air Staff Conclave 21 at Air Force Station Yelahanka where he led a delegation to Aero India 2021 earlier this month at Bengaluru.
During the course of the four-day visit, the CAS and delegation are scheduled to interact with senior dignitaries and visit key operational bases of BAF. They will discuss the progress made in areas of shared interests and explore avenues to further mutual military cooperation.
The visit of the CAS to Bangladesh comes at a significant period for both Bangladesh and Indian Armed Forces as the two celebrate 50 years of the 1971 war. It will enhance the existing professional ties and bonds of friendship between the two Air Forces.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister greets Himachal Pradesh on its Statehood Day
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today greeted the people of the state of Himachal Pradesh on its 50th Statehood day.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “हिमाचल प्रदेश के पूर्ण राज्यत्व दिवस के 50 वर्ष पूरे होने पर राज्य के सभी निवासियों को मेरी हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। प्राकृतिक सुंदरता और मनमोहक पर्यटन स्थलों के लिए प्रसिद्ध यह प्रदेश विकास के नित नए मानदंड गढ़ता रहे और देश की उन्नति में अपना योगदान देता रहे।"
NITI Aayog
India Climate Energy Dashboard  is live now
ICED provides Near Real Time Data with in-built Analytics to track the Climate Action Progress
A User- Friendly platform with integrated database across 500 Parameters
NITI Aayog released the India Climate Energy Dashboard  3.0 today. The ICED is the country's one-stop platform for near real-time data on the energy sector, climate, and related economic datasets based on government published sources.
Developed as a user-friendly platform, ICED 3.0 enables users to freely access and analyse datasets using an analytical engine. It will facilitate insights and enhance understanding about the energy and climate sectors while identifying the key challenges. The Portal will draw insights from the available data parameters and hence immensely useful in monitoring the progress of India's clean energy transition journey.
This dashboard offers more than 500 parameters, over 2000 infographics, and a number of interactive visualizations, allowing users to gain a holistic understanding of India's energy sector.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Rice sowing area surpasses 409 lakh hectares
Shri Anna/Coarse cereals sown in 183 lakh hectares
Sugarcane area stood at 59.91 lakh hectares
Kharif Crop sowing crosses 1095 lakh hectares
The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has released progress of area coverage under kharif crops as on 15th September 2023.
Area: In lakh hactare
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S.
No.
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Crop
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Area Sown
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2023
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2022
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1
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Rice
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409.41
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398.58
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2
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Pulses
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121.00
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127.57
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a
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Arhar
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43.21
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45.81
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b
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Urdbean
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32.25
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32.97
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c
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Moongbean
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31.34
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33.81
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d
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Kulthi
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0.36
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0.35
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e
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Other pulses
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13.83
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14.62
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3
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Shri Anna cum Coarse cereals
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183.11
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181.48
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a
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Jowar
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14.22
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15.68
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b
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Bajra
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70.89
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70.49
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c
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Ragi
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8.85
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9.31
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d
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Small millets
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5.48
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4.87
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e
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Maize
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83.67
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81.13
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4
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Oilseeds
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192.20
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194.33
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a
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Groundnut
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43.81
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45.34
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b
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Soybean
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125.57
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124.31
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c
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Sunflower
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0.70
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2.00
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d
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Sesamum
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12.14
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13.11
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e
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Niger
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0.69
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0.93
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f
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Castor
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9.20
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8.48
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g
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Other Oilseeds
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0.11
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0.14
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5
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Sugarcane
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59.91
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55.65
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6
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Jute & Mesta
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6.58
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6.98
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7
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Cotton
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123.22
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127.29
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Total
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1095.43
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1091.87
Ministry of Defence
Air Force Sports Control Board Conferred with ‘Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar 2020’
Air Force Sports Control Board was conferred with ‘Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar 2020’ for the outstanding contribution in helping sportsperson to excel in their respective disciplines and implement robust sports welfare measures. The award is for sustained efforts towards encouragement and promotion of sports in the country and IAF in particular. Air Marshal MSG Menon, Air Officer-In-Charge Administration and President, Air Force Sports Control Board received the award from Hon’ble President of India in an organised online ceremony at Vigyan Bhawan on 29 Aug 20.
Air Force Sports Control Board  is the apex body for planning and conduct of sports activities within the IAF and at Inter-Services level. It has been the constant endeavour of AFSCB to improve standards of IAF teams and to guide them in career progression as sportsmen in IAF. The promotion of sports at grass root level aims at encouraging sports culture in the environment and motivates young Air Warriors to include sports activities as a way of life.
Prime Minister's Office
PM pays last respects to Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife and other personnel of the Armed Forces
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi paid last respects to Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife and other personnel of the Armed Forces.
In a tweet the Prime Minister said
"Paid my last respects to Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife and other personnel of the Armed Forces. India will never forget their rich contribution."
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Riding on the heels of falling Case Fatality Rate, the Union Government decides to permit exports of ventilators
The Group of Ministers  on COVID-19 has considered and agreed to the proposal of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare allowing the export of made-in-India ventilators. This decision has been communicated to the Director General of Foreign Trade  for further needed action to facilitate the export of indigenously manufactured ventilators.
This significant decision comes on the heels of India continuing to maintain a progressively declining low rate of case fatality of COVID-19 patients, which currently stands at 2.15%, which means that fewer numbers of active cases are on ventilators. As on 31st July 2020, only 0.22% of the active cases were on ventilators across the country. Additionally, there has been substantial growth in the domestic manufacturing capacity of ventilators. Compared to January 2020, there are presently more than 20 domestic manufacturers for ventilators.
The export prohibition/restriction on ventilators was imposed in March 2020 to ensure domestic availability to effectively fight COVID-19. All types of ventilators were prohibited for export vide DGFT Notification No. 53 w.e.f 24.03.2020. Now with export of ventilators having been allowed, it is hoped that domestic ventilators would be in a position to find new markets for Indian ventilators in foreign countries.